Project Mgr

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Project Mgr

Location : Irvine, CA, United States
Job Family : Engineering
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Oct 10, 2025
Job ID : 60182


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Position Summary

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support.

Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.



As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development.

Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges.

At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.



JOB SUMMARY

The Project Manager plans, monitors and manages internal project(s) from initiation through completion.

Engages internal resources to ensure project delivery is on time and aligned with project requirements and objectives.

Applies professional principles, practices and techniques to lead project processes while controlling cost, performance and risk.



The primary duties of this job requires administrative, non-manual work directly related to business operations involving responsibility for processes and policies of significance, evaluation of possible solutions and results of the work for which the employee is responsible and making recommendations and/or decisions accordingly using professional judgment.

Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Plans, coordinates, implements and finalizes projects according to specifications and deadlines, while keeping the project within budget.



+ Defines the project’s objectives, creates schedules and oversees quality control throughout the entire project.



+ Works with other participants to complete project scope, goals and deliverables, while adhering to the budget and timing constraints.



+ Creates schedules and reviews timeline objectives with team in order to estimate efforts required to reach objectives.



+ Identifies, assesses and minimizes risks throughout the project lifecycle, seeking to prevent losses.



+ Monitors project budgets; reviewing expense reports to determine if allocated funds are managed properly.



+ Tracks and reports milestones and provides status reports to requesting department/team.



+ Develops improvements and innovations to enhance performance of the Project Management Team.



+ Lead proposal preparation activities, including scope definition, cost estimation, and schedule development, to ensure timely and compliant submissions.



+ Manage bookings by tracking contract awards, monitoring backlog, and coordinating with finance and operations to ensure accurate revenue forecasting and alignment with business objectives.



+ Develop and maintain bookings forecasts by analyzing customer demand, backlog, and delivery schedules to ensure accurate revenue projections and alignment with business plans.



+ Other responsibilities as assigned.



QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required)

**MUST BE A US PERSON: US CITIZEN OR LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENT**

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

+ Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S./B.S.c/B.Eng) from four-year college or university or equivalent, and two to four years related experience.



+ Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required (certification must be obtained from Project Management Institute within 6 months from date of hire).



+ Engineering background is preferred with a M.S. or MBA preferred.



+ Proposal preparation and FAR knowledge and experience desired.



+ Professional certificate a plus.



+ Strong background in project management methodology.



+ Possess a strong technical background to understand and evaluate the technical specifications, requirements and capabilities associated with the project.



+ Requires working knowledge of military/aerospace industry standards.



+ Experience preparing Status Reports, proposals desired, as well as contract management and export administration experience.



We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.



Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind.Our competitive package includes:
Competitive Compensation

Pay Range: Min $83,250 to max $138,550 annual
Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California, Massachusetts, New York, Washington.

Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations.


Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.



401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay

Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay

Career development and tuition reimbursement

Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.



Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.



Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.


Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace.

Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.




Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.



Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to  http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf  and  http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf  (06/20/2006) (C/O July 2015)
This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.




Competitive Compensation

+ Pay Range: $83250 to $138550 annually

+ Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

+ Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.



+ 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.

+ Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.

+ Career development and tuition reimbursement.

+ Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.

+ Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.

+ Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.



Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)

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